Airstream NTERSTATE - Manual (Page 39)

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CAMPING
CAUTION : BEFORE USING THE ALARM HUSH FEATURE, IDENTIFY THE
SOURCE OF THE SMOKE AND BE CERTAIN A SAFE CONDITION EXISTS.
FLASHING L.E.D. LIGHT: This smoke detector is equipped with a flashing red indica-
tor light. The light is located under the test button and will flash every 30-40 seconds
to indicate that the smoke detector is receiving power.
TESTING: Test by pushing the test button on the cover and holding it down for a
minimum of 2 seconds. This will sound the alarm if all the electronic circuitry, horn and
battery are working. If no alarm sounds the unit has defective batteries or other failure.
You can also test the alarm by blowing smoke into it.
TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION. Erratic or low
sound coming from your alarm may indicate a defective detector, and it should be
returned for service.
FALSE ALARMS
Smoke detectors are designed to minimize false alarms. Cigarette smoke will not
normally set off the alarm, unless the smoke is blown directly into the detector.
Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if the detector is located
close to the cooking area. Large quantities of combustible particles are generated from
spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood which vents to the outside (non-
recirculating type) will also help remove these combustible products from the kitchen.
MODEL 0916 HAS A “HUSH” CONTROL that is extremely useful in a kitchen area
or other areas prone to nuisance alarms. For more information refer to OPERATION
AND TESTING.
If the detector does alarm, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered, get out and call
the fire department. If no fire is present, check to see if other reasons may have caused
the alarm.
MAINTENANCE
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
To replace-the battery remove the detector from the mounting plate by rotating the
detector in the direction of the “OFF” arrow on the cover.
The Model 0916 Smoke Detector uses one (1) 9-volt battery. The SMOKE DETECTOR
is powered by a 9V carbon zinc battery (alkaline battery may also be used). A fresh
battery should last for one year under normal operating condition. This detector has a
low battery monitor circuit that will cause the detector to “chirp” approximately every
30-40 seconds for a minimum of seven (7) days when the battery gets low. Replace the
battery when this condition occurs. USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING 9 VOLT BATTERIES
FOR SMOKE DETECTOR REPLACEMENT
Carbon-zinc type: EVEREADY 216 OR 1222, GOLD PEAK 1604P OR 1604S
Alkaline type: EVEREADY 522; DURACELL MN 1604, Gold Peak 1604A
Lithium type: ULTRALIFE U9VL. NOTE:
REGULAR TESTING IS RECOMMENDED.
WARNING : USE ONLY THE BATTERIES SPECIFIED. USE OF DIFFERENT
BATTERIES MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE SMOKE DETECTOR.
NOTE: IF AFTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT, THE UNIT CONTINUES TO CHIRP,
WAIT FOR APPROXIMATELY 7 MINUTES. THE “HUSH” FEATURE MAY HAVE BEEN
ACTIVATED ACCIDENTALLY WHILE CHANGING THE BATTERIES AND WILL RESET
AUTOMATICALLY